I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
Abraham LincolnRead
I walk slowly, but never backwards.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Progress may be slow, but it's important to keep moving forward without regressing.
This quote emphasizes the value of perseverance and the importance of maintaining forward momentum in life, regardless of how slow the progress might be. Abraham Lincoln suggests that even if we take our time, as long as we do not retreat into past mistakes or failures, we are making progress in our journey.
Themes
ProgressPerseveranceForwardChangeGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember, as Lincoln said, I walk slowly, but never backwards.'
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For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life; and while all contribute of their substance the soldier puts his life at stake, and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then is due to the soldier.
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And having thus chosen our course, without guile, and with pure purpose, let us renew our trust in God, and go forward without fear, and with manly hearts.
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